Lead Simulation Software Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing seeks a Lead Simulation Software Engineer to lead design, architecture and development of simulation models for the Air Dominance program, based in Berkeley, MO. You will serve as a SME for Flight Simulation | Labs products and guide multiple scrum teams to deliver high-quality simulation capabilities.

The role requires 7+ years in simulation software, leadership experience and active security clearances.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and ability to obtain US security clearance.
• Ability to access SAP.
• Bachelor Degree.
• 7+ years of experience in developing simulation-related software.
• 7+ years of experience programming in C, C++, or C#.
• 5+ years of hardware/software integration or testing, preferably in a lab.
• 3+ years of leading a software development team through full life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities: architecture, requirements, designs, testing and integration.
• Approve software development plan and major components with program architects.
• Ensure architecture, interfaces and designs for models and frameworks.
• Coordinate with FSL hardware teams for first-time quality in simulations.
• Lead customer input collection and prioritize needs across scrum teams.
• Mentor and train others in best practices and engineering excellence.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform design reviews to ensure software quality and consistency.

Skills

C/C++/C#

Simulation software development

Software architecture leadership

Hardware/software integration

Education

Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MSOSA

Linux

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Simulation Software Engineer to support a proprietary program within the Air Dominance organization in Berkeley, MO.

This role will lead the design, architecture, and development of simulation models and frameworks to facilitate the testing and analysis needs of the program. The Lead Simulation Software Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert in simulation and as a customer facing technical expert for Flight Simulation | Labs (FSL) products and capabilities. The simulation products being developed are critical to the success of the supported program. Work alongside exceptional Boeing engineers in a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering activities, including development and maintenance of software architectures, requirements development, creating software designs, implementing complex software solutions, and testing / integration activities
• Lead and approve the software development plan, including the architecture, major components, and delivery milestones in collaboration with the program architects and other FSL teams
• Ensures software teams develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for models and simulation frameworks
• Work closely with FSL hardware teams to ensure delivery of first time quality in integrated simulation and lab products and capabilities
• Lead efforts to collect customer inputs, prioritize needs across all stakeholders, and coordinate work across multiple scrum teams to meet customer deadlines.
• Trains and mentors others
• Works independently and provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
• Perform technical design reviews for development across FSL to ensure software quality, commonality, and engineering excellence

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start will be required
• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Bachelor Degree
• 7+ years of experience in developing simulation related software
• 7+ years of experience programming in C, C++, or C#
• 5+ years of experience in hardware / software integration, emulation, and/or testing, preferably in a lab environment
• 3+ years of experience leading a software development team through the full software life cycle

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering principles and tools (e.g. MSOSA)
• Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture
• Hands on experience developing on the Linux platform
• Experience with Agile software development and related processes
• Experience with secure software development environments at various levels of security

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $198,050 - $267,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes "U.S. Citizen", "U.S. National", lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.